Ryan Lesser

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DISC Type : D

Founder & Wealth Management Advisor at Northwestern Mutual | Ryan Lesser Financial Group

Charlottesville, Virginia, United States

Overview

Ryan Lesser is the Founder and Wealth Management Advisor of Ryan Lesser Financial Group with Northwestern Mutual, a firm he has been with since starting as an intern in 2009. He specializes in financial planning for high earners and business owners and was named to the Forbes 2024 Best-In-State Financial Security Professionals list.

Outside of work, Ryan is a dedicated family man, married to his wife, Kelsey, with whom he has three children. He is an avid sports fan who enjoys golf, fitness, and the outdoors. He is also actively involved in his community through his local church and the Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA).

He has spent his entire professional career at one company, rising from a college intern to an award-winning founder.

Personality Overview

Very Quick

Impact-Driven

Candid & Clear

They do not care very much about building rapport or relationships.  They are less concerned about the product and more about its potential impact. They respond well to strong and respectful communication.

Topics They Care About

Holistic Financial Planning
His practice focuses on helping high earners, physicians, and business owners optimize and streamline their financial lives to achieve their most important goals.
Talent Development
As a former Growth and Development Director, he is passionate about mentorship and supports his team's pursuit of advanced educational designations.
Faith & Family
A self-described "man of faith, " he is a husband and father to three children and prioritizes spending family time together.

Media Appearances

From Musician to Advisor: $500mm Northwestern Mutual .... Featured in YouTube

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Ryan Scott Lesser, Founder & Wealth Management Advisor. Featured in Northwestern Mutual

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Ryan Lesser Financial Group | Northwestern Mutual - Forbes. Featured in Forbes

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Work History

6-2010
Founder & Wealth Management Advisor at Northwestern Mutual | Ryan Lesser Financial Group
6-2010
Financial Advisor | Empowering Business Owners + Physicians + High-Income Earners + Retirees at Northwestern Mutual
6-2010
Growth + Development Director | Seeking Top Talent To Join Our Team at Northwestern Mutual
5-2009 - 6-2010
College Financial Representative | Top 10 Internship at Northwestern Mutual

Education

2006 - 2010
BS Marketing Management from Grove City College

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Insights For Selling To Ryan

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • When negotiating terms, help them build an impression that they are the ones calling the shots
  • Refer to testimonials from well-known industry leaders
  • Objectively showcase the impact that your product creates

DONT's

  • Do not spend too much time focusing on product tech or features
  • Don’t be in a rush to invite them for a social meet and greet
  • Don’t focus on process and rules, give the impression of being a ‘gets it done’ person

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Ryan is

  • Confidence in impact is paramount to them, followed by a sense of achievement and ROI.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Ryan

  • If they decide not to go ahead, they will say no without hesitation.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Ryan move?

  • If convinced, they can reach decisions quite fast.
  • Can Ryan take some risk or not?

  • They do not shy away from taking risks, but can be quite binary about them.

You And Ryan

Personality Compatibility


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